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As far as I know, no, technically it's superior, better, pack more passenger quicker to get on/off etc. than single and double decker buses.
The problem in my opinion is simply the poor planning of the bus route for the articulated buses in London, which is why we heard stories about the articulated buses getting stuck every now and then (like Vauxhall for instance), that's made even worse by the fact those buses can't reverse.
It's not the first time this (unnecessery) move has happened, the tram in London is a prime example of being the victim of the new buses back in the 50's, they were considered primitive, inflexible and cause more congestion, and they think buses would ease the congestion more.
the irony is that it make no difference in traffic flow at all after the full removal of the tram network in London.